Discussions surrounding artists' relationships and sexual orientations have gained increasing attention in the South Korean entertainment industry in recent years, with more celebrities choosing to share their personal lives via social media. Recently, Dain (다인), a former member of the fourth-generation K-pop girl group HOT ISSUE, publicly revealed her relationship on Instagram, openly sharing photos with her girlfriend. The news immediately sparked discussion online.
Dain was previously a member of HOT ISSUE, the first group launched by Cube Entertainment founder Hong Seung-sung's (홍승성) new company. The group debuted on April 28, 2021, but disbanded just one year later, on April 22, 2022. After the group's disbandment, Dain continued to participate in entertainment activities, appearing in productions and shows such as Time Turner and CAP-TEEN. She recently shared photos with her girlfriend, Chaerin (채린), on Instagram, officially making their relationship public.
Chaerin is reportedly a dancer and choreographer, and is currently in a relationship with Dain. The photos shared by Dain show the two together, interacting intimately. While few details of their relationship were revealed, Dain's social media posts openly communicated their connection to the public.
The photos were subsequently reposted by netizens across various social media platforms, quickly catching the attention of fans. As Dain was a former member of HOT ISSUE, many of her past followers were pleasantly surprised by the news, and the comment sections were quickly flooded with well wishes.
Some netizens excitedly commented, “I'm genuinely speechless right now, I hope they both achieve great success in the future!” Others enthusiastically cheered, “OMG! Congratulations to you both!” “I'm so happy for them!” and “This is truly amazing!”
Even long-time fans of HOT ISSUE expressed that they were loyal followers of the group in the past, and upon seeing Dain bravely reveal her relationship, they called it “great and brave news,” wishing her and Chaerin lasting happiness.
Furthermore, many international fans sent rainbow flag and heart emojis after seeing the news of their relationship. The comment sections were almost entirely filled with blessings, indicating a very positive fan reaction to Dain's public announcement.
Notably, this was not mere speculation by netizens based on photos or interactions; Dain herself personally shared photos with Chaerin on Instagram. Therefore, the news quickly garnered discussion among both Korean and international fans.
Dain and dancer/choreographer Chaerin have now publicly announced their relationship and received numerous well wishes from netizens. There is no further information currently available regarding whether they will share more about their dating journey or daily life in the future.
